The girls welcome Syuhaidah Ahman, a weightlifter from Brunei, who shares her unique journey into the sport. Syuhaidah discusses her dual career in construction and weightlifting, revealing how her childhood interest in building and design led her to manage multiple campuses in her professional life. She reflects on her initial exposure to weightlifting through her father's interest in the Olympics and how she eventually found her way into the sport while studying abroad in the UK. The conversation highlights the importance of community in weightlifting, as Syuhaidah recounts her experiences training with Wanda and other lifters, emphasizing that the camaraderie and support from teammates have been crucial to her development as an athlete.

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